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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2013
Filed:
May. 14, 2009
Alejandro Saucedo, Chicago, IL (US);
William A. Kirk, Massillon, OH (US);
Henry S. Chorzempa, Lemont, IL (US);
Danny L. Fundom, Massillon, OH (US);
Alejandro Saucedo, Chicago, IL (US);
William A. Kirk, Massillon, OH (US);
Henry S. Chorzempa, Lemont, IL (US);
Danny L. Fundom, Massillon, OH (US);
Crown Packaging Technology, Inc., Alsip, IL (US);
Abstract
Methods for producing a can end having a moveable portion disposed beneath a tab are disclosed. In one embodiment, a can end having a center panel may be formed. A moveable portion may be formed in the center panel. The moveable portion may be in a downward position after it is formed. The can end may then be restrained such that a portion of the center panel that is adjacent to the moveable portion is unrestrained. While the can end is restrained, the moveable portion may be moved into an upward position.